Pesticide residues in mushrooms from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- glufosinate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Some mushrooms from Spain have a small amount of a farming chemical called glufosinate. This chemical is not allowed on mushrooms.
What's happening? Portugal found this chemical in mushrooms and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought mushrooms from Spain recently, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: glufosinate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Portugal
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